§ 62-2806. Required improvements within a subdivision.

Each subdivision shall contain improvements designed and constructed according to the requirements and specifications of this article and the applicable policies, regulations, ordinances and articles of the county and the laws of the state as follows:

(1)

Streets paved, designed and constructed according to the standards and requirements of applicable ordinances and articles. However, in minor subdivisions the county may approve unpaved roads subject to the following criteria:

1.

The surrounding area has a future land use designation in the comprehensive plan as residential 1:2.5 or lower density and the access road connects to an existing county maintained unpaved road.

2.

The roadway is designed and constructed according to the minimum design standards for unpaved roads, exhibit 10A, for minor subdivisions.

3.

The proposed rights-of-way are private and not county maintained.

4.

The developer provides a mechanism to ensure maintenance such as a homeowners association or maintenance agreement.

(2)

Pedestrian ways, sidewalks and/or bikeways designed and constructed according to the standards and requirements of applicable ordinances, articles and in accordance with the comprehensive plan. The applicant shall be responsible for constructing sidewalks, bikeways and/or pedestrian ways that do not abut a single-family lot and said improvements shall be installed prior to the final inspection of the subdivision improvements for the issuance of a certificate of completion. Sidewalks, bikeways and/or pedestrian ways adjacent to single-family lots shall be installed prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the dwelling. Where appropriate, the county manager or their designee may require that the applicant construct pedestrian facilities with the subdivision infrastructure adjacent to single-family lots and/or offsite to ensure public safety and welfare. Pedestrian and bicycle accommodations may be accomplished by alternative means upon approval by the board.

(3)

Drainage and water management facilities designed and constructed according to the standards and requirements of applicable ordinances and the surface water management criteria.

(4)

A sanitary sewerage system must be designed under the provisions of this article and all other applicable policies, laws, ordinances, articles and regulations. If an individual sewage disposal is permitted within the tract, it must be designed and approved based upon the required standards of the environmental health services and/or water resource department.

(5)

A water system must be designed under the provisions of this Code and other applicable policies, laws, ordinances, articles and regulations. If an individual water supply is permitted within the tract, it must be designed and approved based upon the required standards under the jurisdiction of the county health department, environmental health services and/or water resource department.

(6)

Approved traffic control devices, including signage, pavement markings and signalization shall be provided to control and circulate traffic within the subdivision, as well as external to the subdivision as may be required. Traffic control devices shall be in accordance with the most recent editions of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, including the Traffic Signal Supplement and County specifications.

(7)

Lot filling and grading in compliance with approved plans.

(8)

Consideration and provision of school bus stop and school access needs, as may be required to protect public safety.

(9)

The placement of permanent reference monuments and permanent control points by a licensed professional surveyor.

(10)

Any open space and recreational improvements required by the county land development regulations and comprehensive plan.

(11)

Compliance with the most recently adopted edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code including but not limited to, water systems, utilities, and street design.

(12)

Such other improvements as deemed necessary to comply with the requirements of this article, and to protect the public health, safety and welfare.

(Ord. No. 95-30, § 1, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 2004-13, § 3, 4-13-04; Ord. No. 10-20, 10-12-10)